At CRTC we treat mental health conditions as primary diagnoses in their own right. Not as secondary concerns. Not as things to manage around something else. As the full focus of a serious, individualized and immersive treatment program.
Mental health conditions are real. And they deserve real treatment.
Depression is not weakness. Anxiety is not something you can simply think your way out of. Trauma does not resolve on its own. Burnout is not a character flaw. These are genuine clinical conditions that affect the brain, the body, the relationships and the life of everyone they touch.
For many people mental health treatment has meant medication management from a GP, occasional therapy sessions or a system that treats symptoms without ever addressing the underlying causes. You may have been managing for years. Holding things together while quietly deteriorating.
You are not here because you have failed to cope. You are here because what you have tried has not been enough. And you deserve something that actually is.
How we treat it
We treat the whole person. Not just the diagnosis.
CRTC treats the following mental health conditions as primary diagnoses:
Depression
Not just sadness. A clinical condition that affects sleep, energy, motivation, cognition, relationships and the capacity to experience pleasure. We treat the full picture.
Anxiety
Generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety and related presentations. We address both the symptoms and the underlying drivers.
Trauma and PTSD
Unprocessed trauma is at the root of many mental health presentations. EMDR, somatic work and trauma-informed therapy are central to how we work with this.
Burnout
Chronically depleted, emotionally exhausted, unable to function at the level you once could. Burnout requires more than rest. It requires real clinical support.
Bipolar disorder
A complex condition requiring careful psychiatric management alongside psychotherapy. Our team has the clinical expertise to hold both.
ADHD
Often undiagnosed or poorly managed in adults. We treat ADHD with a comprehensive approach that goes beyond medication alone.
Built for you
A treatment plan genuinely built for who you are
When you arrive our multidisciplinary team conducts a thorough evaluation from multiple professional perspectives. Clinical psychology, psychiatry and medicine all contribute to understanding your specific situation before anything is decided.
From that evaluation we build a treatment plan specific to you. Not a standard protocol adapted slightly. Something genuinely built for who you are, what you are carrying and what you need to heal.
Our therapeutic approach draws from CBT, DBT, EMDR, somatic work, mindfulness, breathwork, yoga, forest bathing, sound therapy, adventure therapy, family therapy, psychoeducation and integrative recovery through our CRTC x VINOVA alliance.
Mental health treatment at CRTC begins with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation.
Our addiction psychiatrists assess your full clinical picture: your diagnosis history, current medications, previous treatments and what has and has not worked before.
Psychiatric support is not a one-time assessment. It is an ongoing part of your treatment throughout your time at CRTC. Medication management where clinically appropriate, regular psychiatric check-ins and close coordination with the broader clinical team are all part of how we work.
We do not believe medication is always the answer. We do believe that for some conditions and some people, appropriate psychiatric support is an important part of what makes treatment effective. Our team will be honest with you about what we recommend and why.
The mountains of Atenas or the heart of San José. A different pace. Real distance from the environment, the pressures and the patterns that have been feeding the condition.
Days with shape and purpose. Individual therapy with someone who truly knows you. Psychiatric support that is responsive and present. Holistic practices that support the nervous system, the body and the spirit alongside the clinical work. A community of people who understand without judgment.
And slowly, something shifts. The weight becomes lighter. The clarity begins to return. The idea that things can genuinely be different starts to feel real.
Recovery from mental health conditions takes time and it takes real support. At CRTC you have both.
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With a maximum of 28 patients across both centers every member of the CRTC team truly knows who you are. Not a case number. Not a diagnosis. A person with a specific history, specific needs and a specific path forward.
Our multidisciplinary team includes clinical psychologists, addiction psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, occupational therapists, yoga instructors, forest therapists and support staff. All working together around your individual treatment plan. All present because they chose to be here.
Fully accredited by Costa Rica's national health authorities
Is this right for you
Not sure if you are ready? That is okay.
Readiness looks different for everyone. Some people arrive certain. Others arrive with doubt still present. What matters is not that you have everything figured out before you call. What matters is that somewhere inside you, something is ready to try.
If you are wondering whether this is the right place, that conversation is exactly what we are here for.
No. You do not need a formal diagnosis before reaching out or arriving. Our psychiatric team will conduct a thorough evaluation and identify what is present and how to address it.
What mental health conditions do you treat?
We treat depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, burnout, bipolar disorder and ADHD as primary conditions. We do not treat active psychosis, schizophrenia or standalone eating disorders as primary presentations.
Will I be prescribed medication?
Medication is one clinical tool among many. Our psychiatric team will evaluate whether medication is appropriate for your specific situation. It is never the only approach and it is always part of a broader treatment plan.
How long does treatment take?
Our programs run at 30, 60, 90 and 120 days. The average length of stay is 60 to 90 days. The right length depends on the condition, its severity and what the clinical team observes during your program.
Can my family be involved?
Yes. Family therapy is available and we actively encourage family involvement at appropriate stages. We have dedicated resources for families.
The distance from your usual environment, the pace of life and the natural setting of Costa Rica all actively support nervous system regulation, emotional restoration and the deep work of mental health recovery. The environment is not incidental. It is part of the treatment.
